BEIJING: China and Thailand are expected to sign an agreement on mutual visa exemption, which will officially come into effect on March 1, 2024, with Chinese experts noting that the policy will further promote people-to-people exchanges and bilateral relations between both countries.
According to the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will sign an agreement on mutual visa exemption between China and Thailand with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara during his visit to Thailand from Friday to Monday.
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said that by promoting the implementation of the visa-free policy, Thailand will see the domestic tourism market flourish again following the return of Chinese tourists, local media reported. According to Thai Tourism and Sports Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, over 150,000 tourists from the Chinese mainland are expected to come to Thailand during the upcoming Chinese New Year, marking a 335 percent increase from 2023, as the holiday becomes a major economic boost for the country to develop its tourism industry, local media reported on Monday.
According to a report sent by Qunar, a major travel platform, to the Global Times on Tuesday, Thailand is the most popular destination for Chinese tourists traveling overseas during the Spring Festival holidays. –The Daily Mail-China Daily news exchange item
